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      08-13-2011, 03:35 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Gran Turismo View Post


Given the same overall wheel size, where's the scientific evidence that a different rim size / sidewall ratio would affect the brake pad wear please?
One word "inertia". More energy to accelerate, more energy dissipation, to slow down.

Now how much difference in percentage terms for a given wheel size/weight, tyre weight that makes... anyone do the math?

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